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At the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, a glass case contains the guitar that Richie Havens played at the original Woodstock, a festival remembered both for its mud and music. About a mile away, fans at the inaugural Big Guava Music Festival on Friday at the Florida State Fairgrounds and MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre also faced the potential for mud. Opening day of the three-day event – a showcase for more than 40 acts as well as a carnival midway – started with violent morning thunderstorms that dumped water on the fairgrounds in biblical proportions. Yes, it was wet, but Big Guava weathered the challenge with few disruptions. Swedish trio NONONO canceled...

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